Current ICC KGH format: the Kansas Standard Journeyman Electrician exam contains 80 multiple-choice questions with a four-hour time limit. Kansas law requires covered local licensing jurisdictions to use a minimum 75% passing score. Wiring Methods and Materials is the largest KGH subject at 26%.
What Is the Kansas KGH Journeyman Electrician Exam?
The KGH Kansas Standard Journeyman Electrician exam is an International Code Council electrical competency examination used within Kansas' local licensing system. The exam is delivered through Pearson VUE and is recognized by Kansas jurisdictions that accept the KGH for Journeyman certification.
Kansas does not use one single statewide individual Journeyman Electrician license. Cities and counties can issue electrician certificates and licenses under the Kansas statutory licensing framework.
Exam answer: 80 multiple-choice questions, four hours, open book, 75% minimum passing requirement under Kansas law, with the 2017 National Electrical Code and Ugly's Electrical Reference listed for the KGH.
The Journeyman credential should also be separated from an electrical contractor license. Journeyman certification shows trade competency, while local electrical contractor licensing can include a separate contractor business license, qualifying master, insurance and other jurisdiction-specific requirements.
This page was built from a research set covering 4 primary authority groups and 5+ secondary exam-prep sources. Official ICC, Kansas statutory and local licensing information controls when commercial exam-prep pages disagree.
Kansas KGH Journeyman Electrician Exam Domains
Match your Kansas electrician exam prep time to the current ICC KGH content blueprint.
| Exam Area | What to Study | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Wiring Methods and Materials | Raceways, underground wiring, boxes, enclosures, cabinets, panelboards, switchboards, clearances, flexible cords and cables | 26% |
| Branch Circuits and Conductors | Branch-circuit calculations, overcurrent protection, conductors, required outlets, GFCI, AFCI and equipment grounding | 19% |
| Equipment and Devices | Luminaires, receptacles, switches, appliances, utilization equipment, heating and cooling equipment | 13% |
| Services and Service Equipment | Fault current, service loads, service conductors, transformers, system grounding and bonding and temporary service wiring | 11% |
| Special Occupancies, Equipment and Conditions | Special occupancies, pools, mobile home and RV parks, special equipment, emergency systems, signaling and fire alarm systems | 11% |
| General Knowledge | Electrical theory, general load calculations, code definitions, terminology and plan reading | 6% |
| Motors and Generators | Motors, generators, conductor sizing, protection and related equipment requirements | 6% |
| Feeders | Feeder load calculations and equipment grounding | 4% |
| Control Devices | Switches, disconnects and controllers | 4% |
Kansas Journeyman Electrician Exam Breakdown
KGH Journeyman Exam 80 questions | 4 hours | 75% minimum passing score
Exam Organization International Code Council
Testing Delivery Pearson VUE
Licensing Structure Local Kansas cities and counties
Exam Format Open book
Largest Topic Wiring Methods and Materials | 26%
Current KGH NEC 2017 National Electrical Code
Second Reference Ugly's Electrical Reference | Any edition
Journeyman Experience Minimum two years documented field experience under the Kansas statutory framework
Kansas Journeyman Electrician Licensing Path
Kansas electrician licensing is primarily handled at the city and county level. The exact application, license name and business requirements can vary depending on where you plan to work.
Journeyman experience: Kansas law requires the issuing jurisdiction to verify at least two years of documented field experience before issuing a Journeyman certificate.
Trade school option: up to one year of the experience requirement may be satisfied through qualifying trade-related schooling consisting of at least 930 program hours.
KGH examination: many jurisdictions recognize the ICC KGH Kansas Standard Journeyman Electrician exam as an approved competency examination.
Contractor licensing: Journeyman certification is not automatically an electrical contractor license. Local electrical contractor credentials may require a qualifying master electrician, business license, insurance and other documentation.
For example, Sedgwick County and Wichita currently recognize the KGH for Journeyman certification and require 75% or better plus qualifying experience.
What Is on the Kansas KGH Journeyman Electrician Exam?
Each bar is scaled against Wiring Methods and Materials, the largest 26% KGH category.
Wiring Methods and Materials 26%
Branch Circuits and Conductors 19%
Equipment and Devices 13%
Services and Service Equipment 11%
Special Occupancies, Equipment and Conditions 11%
General Knowledge 6%
Motors and Generators 6%
Feeders 4%
Control Devices 4%
Current Kansas KGH Journeyman Electrician Exam References
The current ICC Kansas Contractor/Trades bulletin identifies two references for the KGH examination.
| Reference | Primary Use | Current Listing |
|---|---|---|
| NFPA 70 National Electrical Code | Wiring methods, branch circuits, feeders, services, grounding, equipment, motors and specialty systems | 2017 Edition |
| Ugly's Electrical Reference | Electrical formulas, calculations, tables and quick-reference information | Any edition |
Your Kansas Journeyman Electrician Licensing Roadmap
Follow the local Kansas licensing path that applies to the city or county where you plan to work.
1
Identify your Kansas licensing jurisdiction
Determine which city, county or local building department issues the Journeyman Electrician certificate where you plan to work.
2
Document qualifying experience
Prepare documentation showing at least two years of qualifying field experience or the applicable combination of field experience and approved trade-related schooling.
3
Confirm the accepted examination
Verify that your local jurisdiction accepts or requires the ICC KGH Kansas Standard Journeyman Electrician examination.
4
Prepare the KGH references
Study the 2017 NEC and Ugly's Electrical Reference identified by ICC for the current KGH exam.
5
Prepare with targeted exam prep
Prioritize Wiring Methods and Materials, Branch Circuits and Conductors, Equipment and Devices, services and electrical calculations.
6
Take the ICC KGH exam
Complete the 80-question open-book examination within the four-hour time limit and meet the applicable 75% passing standard.
7
Complete local licensing follow-through
Submit the examination result, experience documentation, application and any additional local licensing materials required by your jurisdiction.
Six-Week Kansas KGH Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep Plan
Week 1
Blueprint and NEC
- Review all nine KGH domains
- Learn 2017 NEC organization
- Review Ugly's reference structure
- Take a diagnostic practice exam
Week 2
Wiring Methods
- Raceway installations
- Underground wiring
- Boxes and enclosures
- Cords and cables
Week 3
Branch Circuits and Conductors
- Branch-circuit calculations
- Conductors
- Overcurrent protection
- GFCI and AFCI
Week 4
Services, Feeders and Equipment
- Service calculations
- Feeders
- Grounding and bonding
- Equipment and devices
Week 5
Motors and Special Topics
- Motors and generators
- Control devices
- Special occupancies
- Emergency systems
Week 6
Timed Simulation
- 80-question practice exams
- Four-hour pacing
- Weak-area review
- Final reference check
Kansas KGH Open-Book Exam Prep Strategy
Do this during exam prep
- Practice with the 2017 NEC used by the current KGH
- Practice using Ugly's Electrical Reference
- Learn the NEC index and common tables
- Practice branch-circuit and service calculations
- Use timed code-navigation drills
- Complete full four-hour KGH simulations
Avoid these mistakes
- Assuming a newer local code is automatically the KGH test reference
- Memorizing answers without learning the code rule
- Ignoring Wiring Methods and Materials
- Skipping Branch Circuits and Conductors
- Spending too long searching for one answer
- Assuming open book means easy
Important code-edition distinction: the current KGH examination lists the 2017 NEC. Some Kansas jurisdictions may enforce newer NEC editions for field work. Use the ICC-listed examination reference when preparing for the KGH, then follow the code adopted by the jurisdiction when performing licensed electrical work.
Kansas Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep Options
Study Guide and Flash Card Combo
Practice-Focused Exam Prep
- Kansas Journeyman electrician study material
- Practice examinations
- Flash-card reinforcement
- Electrical calculations
- Exam pacing practice
Instructor-Led Study Package
Guided Exam Prep
- Instructor-led NEC training
- Electrical calculation study
- Flash cards
- Simulated practice exams
- Live and recorded instruction
Study Guide, Calculations and NEC Combo
Comprehensive Electrical Prep
- Journeyman study guide
- Electrical calculations study guide
- Code-navigation preparation
- Flash-card review
- Trade knowledge reinforcement
KGH exam-reference reminder: some current 1 Exam Prep study packages teach with the newer 2026 NEC. The current ICC KGH exam itself lists the 2017 NEC. Candidates preparing specifically for KGH should also practice with the exact ICC-listed testing edition.
Journeyman and Electrical Contractor Are Different Credentials
The KGH is a Journeyman Electrician competency examination. It does not by itself create a statewide Kansas Electrical Contractor license.
· KGH exam: 80 questions
· Four-hour testing limit
· 75% minimum passing standard
· Current KGH reference: 2017 NEC
· Contractor business licensing is handled by the applicable local jurisdiction
Kansas Journeyman Electrician Contractor Exam Prep FAQ
Kansas KGH Exam Basics
The current ICC KGH Kansas Standard Journeyman Electrician examination contains 80 multiple-choice questions.
Candidates currently receive four hours, or 240 minutes, to complete the KGH examination.
Kansas law requires covered cities and counties using designated electrical examinations to prescribe a minimum passing score of 75 percent.
Yes. The current ICC KGH examination is open book.
The current ICC Kansas Contractor/Trades bulletin identifies the 2017 National Electrical Code for the KGH examination.
Yes. The current KGH reference list includes Ugly's Electrical Reference, any edition.
Wiring Methods and Materials is the largest current KGH category at 26 percent of the examination.
Branch Circuits and Conductors represents 19 percent of the current KGH examination.
Start with Wiring Methods and Materials, then Branch Circuits and Conductors, Equipment and Devices, Services and Service Equipment, and Special Occupancies, Equipment and Conditions.
Yes. The KGH blueprint includes general load calculations, service calculations, feeder calculations, branch-circuit calculations and motor-related electrical work.
Kansas Licensing and Contractor Career Path
Kansas electrician licensing is generally handled by cities, counties and local jurisdictions rather than one statewide electrical licensing board.
Kansas law requires the issuing jurisdiction to verify at least two years of documented field experience before issuing a Journeyman certificate.
Yes. Up to one year of the experience requirement may be satisfied through qualifying trade-related schooling consisting of at least 930 program hours documented by a certificate of completion.
No. KGH is a Journeyman competency examination. Electrical contractor business licensing is handled separately by the applicable local Kansas jurisdiction and may require a qualifying master electrician, insurance and business documentation.
KGH is an International Code Council Kansas Contractor/Trades examination delivered through Pearson VUE.
The code edition used for licensing-exam questions can differ from the code edition currently enforced in a local jurisdiction. Prepare with the 2017 NEC for the current KGH examination and follow the locally adopted code when performing field work.
Kansas law requires covered local licensing programs to require at least 12 hours of continuing education every two years or six hours annually. At least half of that requirement must consist of code education.
Yes. Timed practice exams help improve NEC navigation, electrical calculation accuracy, subject recall and pacing for the four-hour KGH examination.
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